Career
After several years as a successful model, Diamont's first major acting role was as Carlo Forenza on Days of our Lives. He joined the cast in 1984 after being hired by Ken Corday, and was with the show for a year.
Diamont is best known for his portrayal of opportunistic businessman Brad Carlton on The Young and the Restless. He initially joined the show in 1985 and left the cast in 1996. He returned in 1998, remaining on the show until his character was killed off in early 2009.
On March 5, 2009 it was announced that Diamont would be joining the cast of the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful in the contract role of Bill Spencer, Jr. His first air date was May 12, 2009. "Don is a versatile actor with a vast range of talent," B&B's Executive Producer and Head Writer, Bradley Bell, said in a statement, "It is my pleasure to welcome him to B&B. He has also expressed an interest in being a script writer."
- The Bold and the Beautiful - Brad Carlton (1993) / Bill Spencer, Jr. (2009–present)
- The Young and the Restless - Brad Carlton (1985–1996, 1998–2009)
- Anger Management (2003)
- Country Justice - Ray (1997)
- OP Center (1995)
- Days of our Lives - Carlo Forenza (1984)
- Diagnosis Murder - Max Halik (1997)
- Baywatch - Gavin (1998)
- A Low Down Dirty Shame - Chad (1994)
Diamont is also known for being the spokesperson for Morris Home Furnishings in Dayton, Ohio.
In 2006, Diamont was voted No. 1 on the Sexiest Soap Hunks of All Time list at the Shrine to the Soap Hunks.
Diamont was also a cover model for Playgirl magazine twice, in 1988 and 1995.
He is active with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and has a niece afflicted with the illness.
Don was named "Sexiest Veteran Soap Actor" by People Magazine in 2009.
He was in this 1995's Sure Ultra Dry commercial campaign.
Don is married to his long-time girlfriend Cindy Ambuehl, they were married in Eze, France on June,12, 2012.
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